Emerging Leaders

Emerging Leaders.

Your Hospitality Career Is Just Getting Started. The question is: where do you go from here?

Designed for hospitality’s rising leaders, the Emerging Leaders Program at The Hospitality Show connects you with peers, mentors and industry leaders who can help you figure out what’s next and build the relationships and skills to get there.

Whether you’re currently studying hospitality or already building your career, this is your opportunity to learn from people who’ve been there, explore new career paths and connect with the next generation shaping the industry.

November 2–4, 2026 | Miami Beach Convention Center

Under 30? Your Pass Is Just $199

Hospitality professionals and students ages 21–30 qualify for a special $199 Young Professionals All Access Pass.

Your pass includes access to:

  • The full conference program
  • The Hospitality Show expo floor
  • Emerging Leaders programming and mentorship
  • Networking events and receptions
  • The Emerging Leaders Lounge
  • Exclusive hotel rates starting at $159/night

Invest in your career. Build your network. Experience the industry firsthand.
 

Why join the Emerging Leaders Program?

Grow Your Network

Grow Your Network

Connect with fellow emerging professionals, mentors and hospitality leaders from across the industry.

Explore What's Possible

Explore What's Possible

Discover different hospitality roles and career paths and hear how industry leaders built their careers.

Level Up Your Professional Presence

Level Up Your Professional Presence

Get practical guidance on resumes, LinkedIn, networking, personal branding and positioning yourself for what’s next.

Get 1:1 Mentorship

Get 1:1 Mentorship

Take part in dedicated mentorship meetings designed to give you personalized guidance, new perspectives and connections you can continue long after the show.
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Invest in Your Hospitality Career for Less

The Hospitality Show attendees can save $100 on Florida Atlantic University’s fully online Executive Certificate in Hospitality & Tourism Management, which also includes a Lean Six Sigma White Belt and 3.5 Continuing Education Units.

Learn more and access the scholarship code at the FAU booth during The Hospitality Show.